The first time I made these was at my Aunt Jess’s home in East Hampton, NY. I began visiting the Hamptons when I was seven years old. My father had…
COOKING BY THE BOOKS: FISH TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM
SMOKEY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI
3 green peppers 3 large sweet potatoes, diced 2 cans black beans 2 cans black turtle beans 3 tbsp olive oil 2 yellow onions 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped…
COOKING BY THE BOOKS: ROSEMARY-LEMON OVEN FRIED CHICKEN
Recipe adapted from Aida Mollenkamp’s Keys to the kitchen. FOR THE MARINADE: Mix all of the ingredients until well combined. Add the chicken, toss to coat, cover. Now refrigerate a min…
SPINACH SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND GOAT CHEESE
I went for luch with my dad the other day and he orderd a salad. I ordered a falafel wrap but wished I had orderd the salad. The next day…
COOKING BY THE BOOKS: BEETROOT FETA AND SWEET POTATO SALAD
Make it. Yet one more of Donna Hays delish salads. 2 large sweet potatoes 2 large beets 1 cup dry couscous 1/2 cup chives, chopped 1/2 cup parsley 1/4 cup…
COOKING BY THE BOOKS: BACON AND EGG….WITH BEANS AND ASPARAGUS… SALAD
Every year I get a bunch of amazing cook books for my birthday and Christmas. Every year I look through the pages and drool…then put them on my shelves or…
CREAMY POLENTA WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND SPINACH
So the past week has been a total write off as far as cooking goes. I honestly can’t remember what I cooked this week or if I even cooked at…
GRILLED CHEESE WITH TOMATO AND BASIL
We had some friends over for dinner Friday night. It’s so wonderful to finally be at a point where we can have guests over and not have to worry that…
CROCK POT: VEGETABLE CHICKEN AND BARLEY SOUP
Kegan has been on my case to start using the meat we have in our huge freezer. For some reason we have a lot of it….maybe it's because if given…
VEGGIE BURRITOS
This is one of the few meals I crave on a regular basis. I love veggie burritos. The first time I made these for my sister, she sat down, took…